A violent and debauched love triangle between a married man, his wife, and his brother-in-law is interrupted by an otherworldly being. Unpacking issues of male chauvinism, homophobia, and sexual repression in Mexico, the film features an extraterrestrial octopus whose phallic tentacles feed on the pleasure it produces in humans. Making no concessions to Hollywood formalities, shows the ways that desire itself can be destructive, rather than centering on the police’s pursuit of this alien.

Tickets: $15 ($11 seniors and students / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free for children under 3 and Museum members at the Film Lover and Kids Premium levels and above). Order tickets online. (Members may contact members@movingimage.us with questions regarding online reservations.)

Queens Museum visitors may use the code QMA20 to receive a 20% discount on tickets.